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Knox College

Knox College is a small, private institution located in Galesburg, il. Founded in 1837, Knox College offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,051 undergraduates
cost $53,259 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Knox College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.3%
SAT score average 1311
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.62
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
189 days away Early Decision date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Knox College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Economics
Research and Experimental Psychology
Computer Science

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $53,259
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,326
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,222
Cost of attendance* $66,007
Average financial aid package $48,559
Estimated cost $17,448 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $53,259
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,326
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,222
Cost of attendance* $66,007
Average financial aid package $48,559
Estimated cost $17,448 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Knox College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,051, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

1,000

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
46%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Knox College, students love their International Club, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2 E South St, Galesburg, IL 61401
phone 309-341-7000
address https://www.knox.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

International club

Student senate

Union board

Alpha phi omega (apo, co-ed service fraternity)

Improv club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Knox College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Knox College?

Knox College is located in Galesburg, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Knox College? 

The acceptance rate for Knox College is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Knox College?

The average high school GPA for Knox College students was 3.62.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Knox College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Knox College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $264,028.

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